Emergency Procedures

Had a combined BFR/IPC today. Since I only fly about 100-125 hours a year,
and most of that is cross country, I make it a habit to hire a CFII every
six months or so for a good workout. Today was 3 hours plus, including the
ground time. I also try and meet new CFII's every other time or so, since
each has some unique perspectives or tricks.

Today, when reviewing emergency procedures he told me about the "7 and 7".
This may be old news to many, but I didn't know it, and I kind of like it.

Engine stops.

Best glide, pick a landing spot, head for it. (If you need a checklist for
these you probably should not be in the plane...)

In a Cessna:
check fuel both (bottom of "7")
mix in(corner of "7")
prop in (across the top of the "7")
throttle in
carb heat
mags on
master on
primer in

No restart...

121.5, 7700 (if time allows)

fuel off
mix out
throttle out
flaps as appropriate
gear down (I have a retract)
mags off
master off
door cracked

As I tried it, it made a lot of sense - my hands naturally fell on the next
item I needed to deal with.

Michael